Artwork

Staffa

Staffa, by Edward William Cooke, 1838
Staffa, by Edward William Cooke, 1838

Staffa is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Edward William Cooke. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Staffa is a pencil drawing created in 1838, depicting a rugged landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows the island of Staffa in the Inner Hebrides, featuring a cliffside with a cave, trees, and bushes, conveying a sense of natural mystery.

Technique & Style

The artist employed cross-hatching to achieve depth and texture, resulting in a rough, rugged appearance that characterizes the cliff and trees.

History & Provenance

The drawing is part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artist & collection